Title of article
Sample Size Calculation Guide - Part 4: How to Calculate the Sample Size for a Diagnostic Test Accuracy Study based on Sensitivity, Specificity, and the Area Under the ROC Curve
Author/Authors
Negida, Ahmed Dept of Medicine - Zagazig University - Zagazig - Egypt , Khaled Fahim, Nadien Clinical Program - Zagazig University - Egypt , Negida, Yasmin Dept of Medicine - Zagazig University - Zagazig - Egypt
Pages
3
From page
1
To page
3
Abstract
In the previous educational articles, we explained how to calculate the sample size for a rate or a single proportion (part 1), for an independent cohort study (part 2), and for an independent case-control study (part 3). In this article, we will explain how to calculate the sample size for a diagnostic test accuracy study based on sensitivity, specificity, or the area under the ROC curve.
Keywords
Calculation Guide , Diagnostic Test Accuracy Study , Sensitivity , Specificity , Area Under the ROC Curve
Journal title
Advanced Journal of Emergency Medicine
Serial Year
2019
Record number
2497787
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